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Slow Cooker Bison Chili

This slow cooker bison chili is so easy to make and packed with fiber and protein for a balanced and delicious dinner any day of the week!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 625 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 Large Onion Chopped
  • 1 Pound Ground Bison Beef, Chicken or Turkey
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Can (15 Ounces) Kidney Beans, Rinsed and drained
  • 1 Can (15 Ounces) Navy Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 Can (15 Ounces) Pinto Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 Can (15 Ounces) Corn Rinsed and drained
  • 1 Can (15 Ounces) Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Can (10 ounces) Rotel
  • 1 Can (15 ounces) Canned Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 Packet (1 ounce) Kinder's Woodfired Chili

Garnish with (suggestions):

  • ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ Bunch Italian Parsley Chopped
  • ½ Cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
  • 1 Medium Avocado Chopped
  • 1 Medium Jalapeno Sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add avocado oil to a large pan on medium high heat. Once your oil is hot, add in your chopped onions and cook for about 3 minutes or until your onions start to become translucent.
  • Then add in your ground bison as well as some salt and pepper, to taste preference. Break apart the beef using a meat mincer and cook the beef until the pink is gone and the beef appears browned. about 7-8 minutes.
  • Grab your slow cooker and then add in your cooked bison and onion mixture.
  • Next add in your tomato sauce, rotel, crushed tomatoes, beef bone broth, rinsed and drained kidney beans, rinsed and drained navy beans, rinsed and drained pinto beans, and rinsed and drained corn. Add in a packet of chili seasoning. Mix and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once ready to serve, scoop a portion into a bowl and then add on your optional garnishes such as cheddar cheese, cilantro or italian parsley, chopped avocados, sliced jalapeños and either greek yogurt or sour cream. Enjoy!
  • Hint: Start by preparing all of your ingredients as described above, before beginning the cooking process so that you are able to move quickly. For example: Chop your onion and prepare your canned goods by opening the cans, rinsing and draining the applicable canned goods as described above.
  • Hint: This meal tastes excellent with some corn bread! Use the Kodiac Cakes brand for an extra boost in protein.

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include toppings. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 47gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 26gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword slow cooker, slow cooker chili
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